Congratulations for registering for the 2025 Vancouver Island Showdown!
Here is All The Important Stuff You’ll Need To Know
Last Updated: Jan 7, 2024 2:37PM PST
BOOK YOUR HOTEL
Location/Venue
Victoria Conference Centre
All events will be held at the Victoria Conference Centre including:
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Athletes’ Registration Check-in
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Athletes’ Meeting
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Tanning, Hair and Make-up Services
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Pre-judging and Finals Show
720 Douglas St, Victoria, BC V8W 3M7, Canada
Victoria, British Columbia V9A 0G1 Canada
HOW DO I GET TO THE VICTORIA CONFERENCE CENTRE? HOW FAR IS THE AIRPORT?
We are located at 720 Douglas St. in downtown Victoria just steps from the beautiful inner harbour. The Swartz Bay BC Ferries Terminal and Victoria International Airport (YYJ) are approximately 30 minutes from downtown.
WHERE DO I PARK FOR MY EVENT?
Parking is available onsite with entry off Douglas St into the parkade. There are 305 parking spaces on 2 underground levels, parking is subject to availability and operated by Robbins Parking Service Ltd.
DOWNLOAD THE APP
Muscleware App
We will be utilizing the Muscleware app that is available for download in the Android and iOS app stores. This will allow us to send you push notifications on when to come to the athletes meeting as well as the venue for show day. We will be utilizing this app (Please turn on push notifications) to inform athletes of the progress and where we are in the show. You can download the app now, and subscribe to the show 1 week prior to the event.
REMINDERS
- Wear only long pants and long sleeves while outside of the backstage area to protect seating, walls and other furnishings. Event Staff will ask you to leave if you are not in proper attire.
- Cover the toilet seats. You may have great glutes but we don’t need to see where they have been.
- Your hotel will charge you for stained towels, toilet seats, showers, sheets, etc. Wear long sleeves and pants to sleep or bring your own sheets. You should also bring your own towels.
ATHLETE PERKS
FREE GYM ACCESS – SHOW WEEKEND
1035 Alston Street Victoria, BC V9A 3S6
Get Directions 250.880.4492 info@truthgymgallery.com
STAFFED GYM HOURS 10AM-8PM
Truth Gym Gallery is the official gym provider of the Vancouver Island Showdown. Simply state that you are part of the Vancouver Island Showdown and you will be able to train at the gym all weekend for FREE (Thurssay – Sunday).
get FREE Gym Access10% OFF COMPETITION SUITS
Please submit a contact form or
send a text to 250-755-5021.
Ginger wear is offering 10% off when suing the promo code “influentialsports”. All competition suits and costumes are designed, and hand made by Tracy Labrecque. Please order 8-12 weeks before your show.
get 10% off suits10% OFF Post Show Treats
3812 Chrustawka Pl SW, Edmonton, AB T6W 4M8
Phone: (306) 216-2776
Pre-order your post show treats from KrammedKookies.com and receive 15% off. When checking out select “local delivery” or “store pickup” and enter promo code VANISLE15.
get 10% off treats15% OFF Health-Focused Drinks
15% off On ALL Online Orders
Use Discount Code ** BODYBUILDER **At Checkout!
Expires July 31st, 2025
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reminder purchase before show weekend!
SHOW SERVICES
Look your best with our experienced bodybuilding stage hair and make-up artists. Under the stage lights, everything changes, now you can be confident you’ll look amazing! All services will be conveniently at the show venue.
*Please note the Makeup/Hair schedule will be emailed out the Week before the show. Book early to avoid late fees!
PHOTO & VIDEO PACKAGE
This is the best value! Purchase all your show videos and stage photos in this package and save $60!
All 3 Videos (Show Video, Custom Reel & Judge Critique) and your stage photos.
PROFESSIONAL STAGE PHOTOS
This is the best shape of your life and you want to capture it! Also, should you want feedback from the judges they will need to see professional stage photos. Cell phone photos simply do not have the resolution that judges need to give you effective feedback. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your portfolio at a very affordable price.
BUY STAGE PHOTOS
JUDGES CRITIQUE VIDEO
This is a service enabling competitors to review their Prejudging Video while receiving feedback from a CPA Judge, typically the Head Judge. This allows competitors to simultaneously watch their videos and learn from professional comments to enhance their training and posing skills.
Allow 10-14 business days for this video to process.
BUY JUDGES CRITIQUE VIDEO $135
BACKSTAGE COACHES PASS
The coach’s pass can be purchased to allow your coach backstage to assist you with your final preparations for competition. Every coach must purchase a pass for back stage access. To maintain an environment free of preferential treatment and politics, every trainer is required to have a pass without exception.
*Coach’s Pass – Provides a backstage pass and a seat in the VIP Section. – $230
BUY TICKETES/PASSESThings to bring to the competition
- CPA Card – You will need one to compete. If you don’t have one, you can purchase online at canadianphysiquealliance.com
- Music: Your music if you are Classic Physique, Bodybuilding, Fitness, or Women’s Physique – You will provide music to the DJ at registration/weigh-ins on Friday. Music can be brought on USB.
- Mask/Face Coverings – It is mandatory that all athletes wear their face coverings when inside the building.
- Gym bag for your clothes and food
- Resistance bands – although some shows have weights in the pump up room, it will be very busy. Resistance bands are a great way to get pumped up backstage.
- Towel – prepare to sweat
- Layers – you may be hot or cold. There are variations in the venue plus your body does weird things when prepping for a show! Also when you get cold, your muscles flatten out and you’ll lose vascularity.
- Clothing – prepare to be covered in spray tan so wear black. Loose clothes like sweat pants or a robe are best to keep your tan looking good. Flip-flops are recommended for footwear.
- Extra Razor – in case you missed a spot
- Handheld Mirror – As you may sweat, you may need touch-ups.
- Extra Linens – Extra sheets and towels so you don’t lose your hotel room deposit from stained linens.
- Toilet seat covers
Things NOT to bring to the competition
- Professional camera equipment
- Professional video equipment
- Spray tanning equipment
- Unsanctioned professional tanners
- Unsanctioned professional make-up artists
Violations will result in disqualification.